How many syllables in “welder”?
syllables in "welder"
Word details
Syllables
2
wel · der
Letters
6
w · e · l · d · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “welder”
The word “welder” contains 2 syllables, divided as wel · der. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "welder" have?
"welder" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "welder" into syllables?
"welder" is divided into syllables as: wel · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "welder"?
The Scrabble score for "welder" is 10 points.
Using “welder” in writing
Two-syllable words like "welder" (wel · der) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “welder” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “welder”
The letters in “welder” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lewder, reweld.